falsetto
Translation
falsetto
Examples
He sang the high notes in falsetto.
He sang the high notes in falsetto.
His falsetto is surprisingly strong.
His falsetto is surprisingly strong.
Grammar Patterns
((in)) falsetto using the falsetto voice The singer performed the song in falsetto.
((sb.'s)) falsetto someone's falsetto voice The artist is known for his powerful falsetto.
Similar Words
Synonyms: head voice (related, but not identical)
Etymology
From Italian 'falsetto', a diminutive of 'falso' (false). It's like a 'little false' voice, not the natural one.
Memory Tips
It's a 'false' or artificial-sounding high voice. The '-etto' ending is common in Italian music terms.